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  1. mako

    Best Clipless Shoes For Cycling & Walking?

    I just picked up a pair of 5.10 Freeriders and so far so good. Super grip sole keeps me locked in on my pedals and they have enough flex to be pretty decent for walking about.
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    Not a happy story....

    Helmet cam for the win. New bike and more with even a 1/2 arse attorney. Could have been much worse and that is the monetary point to be made. Just no excuse for it.
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    decisions, decisions...buying my first ebike

    Pedego's are assembled just down the road from you in Fountain Valley. Stop by and check them out before you buy anything. It will be worth your time.
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    Pedego ESB App For Smartphones

    Looks to be an issue with the application running on android vs. IOS. Luke mentioned to me that the DLG portion of the serial is the manufacturer. I did a little looking and I believe the manufacturer of Pedego batteries to be DLG Power out of Shanghai. I think the actual DLG number on...
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    Pedego ESB App For Smartphones

    Iphone or Android?
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    Dual batteries :-)

    Peak voltage on a 48 is usually around 58 and when the battery voltage gets close to 48 that battery needs a charge. I am guessing the 52 has a peak of 62 so you could charge that one to 80% (extending its life cycle ability) and have a battery working within the voltages normally delivered by...
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    Gazelle Bikes Wins Prestigious iF Design Award for Arroyo C8 Elite Electric Bike

    That's one good looking bike. Great job integrating all the unruly components of an ebike into some smooth flowing lines and curves. I like the old style nurse lock also.
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    Pedego ESB App For Smartphones

    Just out of curiosity....Do your serial numbers show up correct in the app on the iphone? For the life of me, I don't understand that one at all.
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    Affordable bicycle repair stand?

    I am in the same boat and looking for a new stand. The PCS-10 is interesting, but looks like they continue to have issues with the spring clip on the column. Pretty heavy from what I hear also. Leaning towards the Feedback Pro_Ultralight currently... (same price range as PCS-10) The 3 leg...
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    Pedego ESB App For Smartphones

    Well this as pretty much turned into a huge waste of my time. I spoke with Luke at Pedego and learned that the serial number of the battery that comes up will not match mine. He had no explanation for this but assured me that the battery it was talking with was mine and that I should continue...
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    E-Bike Sales in US - Majors missing the bulk of the market ?

    I find myself having to make a point of going out and starting my truck every now and again. Hardly use it anymore. Its amazing what you can find within range of your home on an ebike.
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    CCX Arriving Friday! Any preventative maintenance/ QC checks I should do at unboxing?

    I would run the chain with the factory wax for 100 miles and then degrease and clean the whole drivetrain. Lube with a good paraffin based product. Get some good wax, carnuba, on it now while its new and clean. Maybe even some paint protection strips in high abuse areas. Enjoy!
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    Dead battery

    How do you know its dead? Did you put a voltmeter on it? If so what was the reading and what is the battery rating? (i.e. 48v 15ah) Did you check the output of the charger you are using to see if it works? These batteries usually have a BMS that puts the battery to sleep if not in use...
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    E-Bike Sales in US - Majors missing the bulk of the market ?

    Be careful. Most, if not all, manufacturers utilize the Chinese industrial might to get their products to market. Labor costs and all ya know. Its pretty hard to be competitive in any space anymore without outsourced labor and manufacturing. Not to mention Bafang makes a kick butt mid mount...
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    Battery and Charger woes

    Nice! Yeah, my bet is your battery wakes up when it sees a good charger.
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    Harley-Davidson scrambles for sales with juicy ebike concepts

    Somehow, I just don't see the HD crowds embracing electric in any form. Your thread title caught my eye with "Harley-Davidson scrambles" though, as I think tfffhat's exactly what they are gonna be doing down the road....scrambling. They are gonna get a butt whooping in the electric...
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    Looking for input on which bike for a 30 mile commute

    If reliability is of any concern then you may want to shy away from a mid-drive for a commuter. Don't get me wrong, I love a good mid drive, but I am not a fan of the extra wear and tear the motor puts on your drive train. For a serious commuter I would look for a good hub drive with center...
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    Battery and Charger woes

    You should have DC volts out of the charger at the plug. You have to be careful when you check, don't let your probes slip in the plug. Mine is for a 48v DC battery and reads 58v DC output at the pins.
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    Battery and Charger woes

    Gonna depend on the BMS for your battery I would think. What brand is it? Sounds like the battery is in sleep mode, which is common with a lot of the BMS out there. Should awaken the battery when you apply the charger but if your charger is dead??? Do you have a volt meter? If you do I...
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    My Pedego Latch folding bike.

    Whenever I see a Latch I think of this old Boss I had years ago who owned a Hunter 34 sailboat and went everywhere on that thing with his wife. They had a pair of folding conventional bikes they would roll out in every port, including home. If I were to see him today he would probably already...
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